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  Re: Placing objects on spheres...  
From: Ken
Date: 28 Aug 2002 01:12:45
Message: <3D6C5C89.D55978E4@pacbell.net>
Tim Nikias wrote:
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> I'm looking for a method to calculate positions in order
> to place objects with N radius onto a sphere with R radius.
> These small objects shouldn't intersect each other (as less
> as possible), but cover the entire sphere.
> 
> I need this to generate positions for some CSG-Hairs to
> get a furball (the last try was suspected to be fireworks...)
> 
> I'm thankful for any link or help regarding this, and do
> note that I'm the kinda guy who likes to script the required
> algorithms himself...

See Also - http://www.ogre.nu/sphere.htm

-- 
Ken Tyler


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